Fiscal And Economic Implications Of Strategic Defenses

Barry M Blechman (Author) , Victor A Utgoff (Author)

Introduction, Part 1 COSTS OF NOTIONAL STRATEGIC DEFENSE SYSTEMS 1. Notional Strategic Defense System Alpha: Defense of Nuclear Retaliatory Forces 2. Notional Strategic Defense System Beta: Defense of Nuclear Retaliatory Forces plus a Partial Population Defense Against Small Attacks 3. Notional Strategic Defense System Gamma: A Comprehensive Defense Using Space-Based Missile Interceptors 4. Notional Strategic Defense System Delta: A Comprehensive Defense Using Space-Based Laser Weapons 5. Costs of European Complements for a Comprehensive Strategic Defense System 6. Critical Assumptions and Sensitivities Part 2 STRATEGIC DEFENSE COSTS IN PERSPECTIVE 7. Strategic Defenses in the Context of Historic Spending Levels for Strategic Forces 8. Strategic Defenses in the Context of the Overall Defense Budget 9. Strategic Defenses in the Context of Total Federal Expenditures 10. Strategic Defenses in the Context of the Nation's Economy, Conclusion